Illinois congressional candidate acknowledges past domestic violence charge

A candidate running for an open Illinois congressional seat has a charge of domestic violence in his background, FOX Chicago has learned.

Chicago City Council votes on hemp ban, push to abolish ICE | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago City Council votes to ban the sale of some hemp products in the city on Wednesday. And, some Democratic Illinois politicians are pushing to abolish ICE, though not everyone is on board. 

Progressive Democrats push bill to abolish ICE | The Chicago Report
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Several progressive Democratic Congresspeople want ICE abolished and that includes Chicago Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who has also called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. 

How Trump's first year back in office affected Chicago | The Chicago Report
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A team of experts joined Paris to break down President Trump's first year back in the White House, and could Chicago lose millions of dollars in federal funding to help the unhoused population?

Chicago parking meters, CPD officer shooting | The Chicago Report
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Can Chicago buy back its parking meter system? An expert breaks down President Trump's obsession with Greenland. And new details on the events that led to the fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by her fellow officer.

New details on fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera | The Chicago Report
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New reporting by the Illinois Answers Project on the shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera, by a fellow officer, is raising questions about the investigation.

Could Chicago buy back its parking meters? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) joined Paris to talk about the possibility of the city buying back its parking meter system, reversing a hugely unpopular deal from years ago.

Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act into law

Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act," was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker on Friday.

Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
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Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.

Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
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Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.